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Family-owned store moving into old 7-11 building on Millbrook, College Hills

B's Corner Store to move into the old 7-11 location at 3206 Millbrook Drive on June 1, 2019.(Photo: Samuel Sutton / San Angelo Standard-Times)

SAN ANGELO — The convenience store next to the Red Arroyo Trail is going local.

Randy Bush, a 10-year San Angelo resident, is opening up a family business called B's Corner Store at the former 7-11 location, 3206 Millbrook Drive. The first day will be Saturday, June 1, but he said he's planning on having a grand opening event with door prizes on June 8.

Bush said he always dreamed of having a family-owned business so he is excited to have the opportunity. After speaking with his oldest son who is a financial planner in Dallas, he knew he wanted it to be a convenience store. He chose this location after speaking with someone working at Coca-Cola, who told him sales were popular there.

Bush said he wants this to be a place where customers feel welcomed. One primary way of doing this is by trying to learn all of his customers' names. Another way he hopes to localize the store is with local art.

"I'm working on putting up a wall where people can view and purchase artworks from San Angelo artists," Bush said. "It would be a way to make the store feel local, as well as a way for artists to display their work."

He also said he's not trying to compete with or undercut corporate businesses like Stripes or Shell. His prices will be about the same as other convenience stores. Also, his business is just a convenience store and not a gas station.

The store will offer newer drinks like Bang Energy, which he said is a healthier energy drink option. They'll also offer a type of ionized water.

"People like to walk their dogs out on the Red Arroyo, so we thought it'd be a good idea to offer dog treats and things like that at the location," Bush said.

Other than that, they will offer the same thing as most convenience stores, including candy, lottery tickets and cigarettes. He said the store is always open to suggestions, so if anyone would like to see something sold at the store, just let him know.

They won't be able to offer alcohol in the beginning, but they are in the application process for their liquor license, so it will be available at a later date.

Samuel Sutton is a journalist covering West Texas. Send him a news tip at ssutton@gannett.com or call 325-812-7179. Consider supporting West Texas journalism with a subscription to GoSanAngelo.com.